Youth Justice Supervisor Social Worker - Fixed Term / Secondmentat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
You will gain experience mentoring and supporting your team of Social Workers by ensuring the efficient delivery of case work that fulfils Oranga Tamariki's service delivery within Youth Justice. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to improve the lived experiences of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and our community.
You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining protocols, processes and systems to enable full and effective delivery of social work services, you will apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga to your practice, to ensure you are responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori.
We recognise the importance of kaimahi ora (staff wellbeing) and are committed to ensuring you receive regular supervision and take the necessary breaks needed to restore Oranga and wellbeing.To be considered for this position you must hold a Social Work Qualification with Full Registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringKey requirements of the role include: Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of service in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and business plan priorities Lead and manage a social work team including support staff, by providing an environment within which service delivery excellence can be achieved Contribute to the efficient and effective management of financial resources and assets working within the site's budget Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their family/whānau to make positive changes Work alongside various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds Complete assessments on the child, young person, and family/whanau and develop & implement an intervention plan Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies Represent Oranga Tamariki as a Court Officer in the North Shore Youth Court Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture A Social Work Qualification with Full Registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Applications close 17 August 2025